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Non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Clinical Practice Department, School of Social Work

Boston University

Boston, MAFull-time$95–105K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$95–105K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Social Work LicensureMaster's degree

Job overview

Boston University invites applications for two non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor positions in the School of Social Work’s Clinical Practice Department, beginning Fall 2027. The university seeks licensed clinical social workers with significant direct practice experience and a commitment to justice-focused anti-oppressive practice, scholarship, and teaching. Candidates should have an MSW with licensure and evidence of excellent teaching or training skills relevant to clinical practice; a PhD and specified areas of expertise are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeachingTrainingChildren, Youth, and FamiliesClinical Course TeachingAnti-Oppressive Clinical AssessmentClinical Interventions

Qualifications

MSW DegreeSocial Work LicensurePhD in Social Work or Equivalent Graduate DegreeSignificant Direct Practice Experience

Full job description

Non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Clinical Practice Department, School of Social Work

Job Description

Non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor in the Clinical Practice Department, School of Social Work

Category

Charles River Campus --> Faculty

Job Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tracking Code

26599937730911

Posted Date

9/11/2026

Minimum Salary

$95,000.00

Maximum Salary

$105,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University invites applications for two non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work in the Clinical Practice Department beginning Fall 2027.

We invite persons with a strong commitment to justice focused on anti-oppressive practice, scholarship, and teaching who are licensed clinical social workers with significant direct practice experience.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

As one of the nation's top schools of social work, Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and evidence-based and anti-oppressive practice to solve the most pressing societal problems of the 21st century. We are particularly committed to having an impact in all aspects of health, for individuals, groups, families, and society as a whole-as evidenced by the dual degree we offer with BU's School of Public Health, and by our three research centers (Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH), Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER), and The Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity and Healthy Development (IECOHD)).

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9892255&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fvalues%2F) to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.

Required Skills

Requirements: Candidates should have:

  • An MSW degree with licensure

  • Evidence of excellent teaching and/or training skills in areas relevant to clinical practice

Preferred:

  • PhD in social work or equivalent graduate degree

  • Expertise in children, youth, and families

  • Experience teaching high-enrollment core clinical courses across modalities

  • Experience in anti-oppressive clinical assessment & interventions aligned with current student demand

To Apply:

Application materials must be sent to [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9892255&targetURL=mailto%3Aswsearch%40bu.edu) . The application deadline is November 20th or until the position is filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Applicants should submit one combined pdf including: 1) a cover letter which includes statements of research accomplishments and goals as well as teaching interests and experiences; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) two articles (or article-length writing samples); and 4) the names and contact information for three references. If possible, please provide at least one scholarly publication as a writing sample, and clarify your role on multi-author publications. In your cover letter, please describe your research agenda, teaching skills and experience, and practice experience, and (if applicable) describe how your work relates to the areas of interest detailed earlier in this announcement. In your cover letter, we welcome a description of how, as a teacher, researcher, scholar, and/or practitioner, you demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the social work profession and/or how you would support BU School of Social Work's ongoing efforts towards the same.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $95,000.00-$105,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/Faculty/jobs/317282 (https://apptrkr.com/9892255)

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,766 open Faculty jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–105K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$115–165K/yr48 salary ranges
  • US median$115–167K/yr999 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 29% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($141K) — in the lowest quarter of Faculty salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 74 open Faculty jobs in Massachusetts and 4,766 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Faculty postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (885 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 3,116 of the 4,766 open Faculty jobs (65%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

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